DHL Express triples Shenzhen cargo capacity to 992 tons/day with $204m hub expansion

Published Aug 14, 04:36 PM UTC

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DHL Express has completed a $204 million expansion of its 'super gateway' at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in Guangdong province, China, tripling its daily shipping capacity to 992 tons. This is the company's largest investment in mainland China to date, aimed at supporting cross-border trade and time-definite international express services in a key manufacturing and export region. The heavily automated facility features high-speed sorting systems, robotic arms, and automated guided vehicles. Once at full capacity, annual throughput is expected to exceed 286,000 tons. Additionally, DHL has introduced a new dedicated air route using a Boeing 767 cargo jet linking Shanghai, Bangkok, Bahrain, and Brussels to meet demand between China and key markets in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. The expansion supports target sectors such as AI data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, and e-commerce.

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